No. 6,709 in Dutch
wildfire
The Dutch word for "wildfire" is **"natuurbrand"**, and it refers to an uncontrolled fire in natural vegetation, such as forests or grasslands.
In a sentence
Een bosbrand verspreidt zich snel in droge gebieden.
A wildfire spreads quickly in dry areas.
The word 'wildfire' here depicts a literal wild fire that could happen in nature, emphasizing its rapid spreading nature.
Zijn populariteit verspreidt zich als een lopend vuurtje.
His popularity spreads like wildfire.
The phrase 'like wildfire' is used figuratively to describe something that expands rapidly and uncontrollably.
We moeten het risico van een bosbrand in dit weer minimaliseren.
We must minimize the risk of a wildfire in this weather.
Again, 'wildfire' in this context is the natural phenomenon, highlighting the precautionary measures needed to prevent it.
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